Transport Planner - Nights

Our client, a haulage company is looking for a Traffic Operator to join their office. Nights 8pm-6am Key Responsibilities • Manage day-to-day container transport operations, including planning, scheduling, and execution of deliveries and collections. • Oversee container movements to and from ports, depots, and customer sites, ensuring optimal vehicle utilisation. • Lead, manage, and motivate drivers and transport staff, including performance management and training. • Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, including O-licence requirements, drivers’ hours, Working Time Directive, and tachograph regulations. • Liaise with ports, shipping lines, container depots, and customers to ensure smooth operations and resolve issues promptly. • Monitor and control transport costs, identifying opportunities for efficiency savings and improved performance. • Manage subcontractors where required, ensuring compliance with company and legal standards. • Ensure all vehicles are maintained in line with legal and company requirements, working closely with maintenance providers. • Handle operational issues such as delays, damages, incidents, and customer complaints, implementing corrective actions. • Produce and analyse transport KPIs, reports, and performance data. • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the transport function. Container-Specific Responsibilities • Strong understanding of container types, weights, VGM requirements, and port booking systems. • Experience managing demurrage, detention, and quay rent, with a focus on cost control. • Knowledge of port procedures, turnaround times, and operational constraints. • Coordination of container collections and returns to minimise delays and additional charges. Health, Safety & Compliance • Promote a strong health and safety culture across the transport operation. • Ensure all risk assessments, driver inductions, and toolbox talks are completed and up to date. • Investigate accidents and incidents, implementing preventative measures. Skills & Experience Essential • Proven experience as a Transport Manager within container haulage or a container-focused logistics environment. • Strong working knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance requirements. • Experience managing drivers and transport teams. • Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills. • Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels. • IT literate, with experience using transport management systems (TMS)